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Salt Everything: Giant African Land Snails Invading Miami
So apparently the Miami area is fighting an invasion of Giant African Land Snails, an invasive species of gastropod that's capable of EATING THROUGH WALLS. Well, stucco and plaster anyways. Which is what some walls are made of. Unless you're the first little pig, in which case you opted for straw. BAD DECISION. The...
geekologie.com (1 month and 1 day ago)
How Billionaires Give Birth
Last Monday, Dasha Zhukova — socialite, Garage magazine editor, and girlfriend of Russian oil mogul Roman Abramovich — gave birth to daughter Leah Lou in New York City. She opted for a luxe birthing suite used by Natalie Portman and Alicia Keys at Roosevelt Hospital on the Upper West Side, just ... More »
nymag.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
Deerfield voters break from caucus slate
Voters in Deerfield opted to break ranks from a Caucus-backed slate to elect two of the three incumbent village trustees running for reelection, along with a newcomer who promises an increased focus on economic development.
chicagotribune.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
Dancing with the Stars Watch: Zorro on a Zipline
Welcome to Dancing with the Stars, where the party continues despite the tragic events unfolding in Boston. Lest you think it’s insensitive that a frivolous show continues to be frivolous in light of the tragedy, hosts Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke-Charvat kick off the festivities by assuring the audience that they...
time.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
Margaret Thatcher funeral: US opts for low-key official representation
Barack Obama sends presidential delegation with no serving politicians to London ceremonyThe US is to send distinctly low-key official representation to Lady Thatcher's funeral on Wednesday, with a delegation led by George Shultz and James Baker, who both served as US secretary of state while Thatcher was in...
guardian.co.uk (1 month and 2 days ago)
Quvenzhané's Got A Brand New Bag!
Is Quvenzhané Wallis' puppy love over? The 9-year-old actress, who is rarely seen without her beloved Poochie & Co. puppy purses, ditched the dogs for a fabulous feline friend at Sunday night's 2013 MTV Movie Awards. The "Beasts of the Southern Wild" actress opted for a floral hi-low dress (just like Kerry...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
How Social Media Plays Into Parents' Decisions on Vaccines
Friends and family may be key in parents' decisions on whether to vaccinate their young children, a small study suggests.The study, of about 200 parents, found that those who had opted not to follow the standard vaccine schedule often sought advice from anti-vaccine friends and family.Experts said it's not certain...
ivillage.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
Audi and Allan McNish take thrilling win in WEC opener at Silverstone
• McNish takes lead with four minutes to go after six hour race• Audi one-two puts Toyota on back foot in round one of WECAudi layed down an ominous marker here at the six hours of Silverstone on Sunday in the first round of this year's FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC), with a one-two win not only leaving...
guardian.co.uk (1 month and 2 days ago)
Scandal claims Orthodox Church head in Czech Republic, Slovakia
PRAGUE (MCT) — The head of the Orthodox Church in the Czech Republic and Slovakia resigned Monday, amid allegations of affairs with women and fathering illegitimate children. Having already denied the charges, Metropolitan Krystof, 59, opted to resign to ...
yoursun.com (1 month and 2 days ago)
4 Dividend Stocks Matching Supply With Demand
Filed under: Investing The best products all share one common characteristic: People want to buy them. Electricity generation is no different, and a new report points to renewed demand for renewables in 2013 and beyond. Let's take a look at where demand's growing - and which dividend stocks are stocking up on...
dailyfinance.com (1 month and 3 days ago)
The Sisters Kardashian Split the Red (Carpet) Sea
After baring her naked baby bump to the Internet, big sis Kim toted her youngest half-sibling, 15-year-old Kylie Jenner, to the 2013 MTV Movie Awards last night. Though Kim opted to leave things looser than usual, showing up in an all-black, belly-accentuating dress with sheer, billowy sleeves, her little sister...
nymag.com (1 month and 3 days ago)
Why Brad Paisley Is Right About the Confederate Flag
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (TheStreet) -- The problem with the Confederate flag is that it represents a noble battle, but it does not represent a noble cause. Unfortunately the flag has, to an extent, been co-opted by our country's few remaining white racists, who seem to have embraced the remnants of the cause, which was to...
thestreet.com (1 month and 3 days ago)
PICS: Ke$ha Looks... Different
Ke$ha got famous by proclaiming to "Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy," so it should hardly come as a surprise that the pop singer wears wild outfits and routinely tops our weekly worst-dressed list. She even confessed to Jimmy Kimmel that she has someone on payroll whose sole job is to make sure glitter...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 3 days ago)
Kolkata elect to bat against Hyderabad
Knight Riders skipper Gautam Gambhir won the toss and opted to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 17th match of IPL 6 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
indiatimes.com (1 month and 4 days ago)
Vancouver's 'Real Hipsters' Audition
Wannabe reality show The Real Hipsters of Vancouver has received hundreds of audition tapes, but only a select few of Vancouver's indie music-loving population have been brave enough to release their tryouts for all to see. Aiming to showcase the city's artistic community, the show-in-the-making has drawn interest...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 4 days ago)
Hawk Cam Catches Baby Bird Birth!
By Jesse Lent, DNAinfoWASHINGTON SQUARE PARK — A baby hawk was born at NYU on Friday, in its nest outside college President John Sexton's 12th floor office window, overlooking Washington Square Park.The baby red-tailed hawk, named Kiku Bobst by online fans, became a celebrity the moment it hatched, thanks to a...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 4 days ago)
Tiger Woods faces Masters investigation after 'illegal drop' claims
• Tiger Woods faces anxious wait before Masters' third round• Masters officials expected to review claims of an illeagle dropOfficials at the Masters are today expected to review claims that Tiger Woods took an illegal drop during yesterday's second round at Augusta.Woods' bid for a fifth Masters title has been cast...
guardian.co.uk (1 month and 5 days ago)
Mumbai elect to bat against Warriors
Mumbai Indians skipper Ricky Ponting won the toss and opted to bat against state rivals Pune Warriors India in the 15th match of the IPL 6 in Mumbai.
indiatimes.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
Teen charged in carjacking waives hearing
One of the three teens charged in the carjacking that severely injured a Des Moines man opted not to have a preliminary hearing Friday morning.
desmoinesregister.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
Today in history, Saturday, April 13
■ In 1613, Pocahontas, daughter of Chief Powhatan, was captured by English Capt. Samuel Argall in Virginia and held in exchange for English prisoners and stolen weapons. (During a yearlong captivity, Pocahontas converted to Christianity and ultimately opted to stay with the English. ) ■ In 1742, Handel’s “Messiah”...
amarillo.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
iCongregate: Church launches mobile app
iCongregate: Church launches mobile app Express-News Copyright 2013 Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Published 7:03 pm, Friday, April 12, 2013 Church leaders, who reported last Easter's attendance at 25,000 people, call the new app a “game...
mysanantonio.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
'Iron Man 3': Robert Downey Jr. Sports Lederhosen in Germany
At a press call in Munich, a demure Gwyneth Paltrow wore an chic white dress while her co-star opted for something a little more traditional.
hollywoodreporter.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
David Moyes: offer of Everton coaching role to Phil Neville still open
• Neville to leave Everton in summer to extend playing career• 'If he wants to be part of my staff he is more than welcome'David Moyes has said Phil Neville could have joined his coaching staff at Everton but opted to leave to continue playing beyond the age of 36.The Everton captain is to depart Goodison Park when...
guardian.co.uk (1 month and 5 days ago)
PHOTOS: Whitney Port's Shorts Are A Little Too Short For Comfort
Whitney Port isn't a girl who gets many slaps on the wrist in the style department. Whether it's her enviable street style or her glam red carpet moments, we usually only have nice things to say about the former "Hills" cast member. But today... well, not so much. While running errands in West Hollywood, the leggy...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 5 days ago)
Teen carjacking suspect waives preliminary hearing
DES MOINES CARJACKING: One of the three teens charged in the carjacking that severely injured a Des Moines man opted not to have a preliminary hearing Friday morning.
desmoinesregister.com (1 month and 6 days ago)
DA declines to file DUI charge against Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford
The Alameda County District Attorney's Office has opted not to file charges against Raiders wide receiver Jacoby Ford after his DUI arrest last month.
mercurynews.com (1 month and 6 days ago)
Civil war is the price Afghans will pay for the criminals the west installed | Lucy Morgan Edwards
This week civil war was predicted, a result of giving so much power to warlords after the Taliban's overthrow This week the defence select committee published a report which concluded that civil war in Afghanistan is likely when international forces leave next year. If the predictions of Securing the Future of...
guardian.co.uk (1 month and 6 days ago)
Carol Hartsell: The Instagrammed Garden, Part 3: The Dead Do Not Suffer The Living To Pass
Thinning sucks. It sucks in hair and it sucks in gardening. First of all, it's completely antithetical to the process of growing and nurturing things. You don't raise four kids, keep them warm and give them plenty of light and water only to pick just the strongest one to send to kindergarten. (Or do you? I don't...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 6 days ago)
Microsoft Windows weak demand drives worst PC decline on record
SAN FRANCISCO — Personal-computer shipments plummeted in every region of the world in the first quarter as buyers opted for smartphones and tablet computers and Microsoft’s newest operating system met with weak demand. Global PC unit shipments fell 14 percent in the first quarter — the worst such decline on ...
bangordailynews.com (1 month and 6 days ago)
PHOTOS: We Can See Your Bra Under That, Katy Perry
Katy Perry has a very trusting relationship with her undergarments, allowing them to make appearances in otherwise demure outfits. Thankfully, the singer's lingerie served her quite well in her latest look. For Coach's 3rd Annual Evening Of Cocktails And Shopping, Katy opted for a Thakoon dress, Christian Louboutin...
huffingtonpost.com (1 month and 6 days ago)
